日光灯通常是一根两端装有金属电极的管子。

A typical fluorescent lamp is a tube with metal electrodes at each end.

我伸手去够位于桌子中央的灯。

I reached for the lamp, which stood in the middle of the table.

门上方霓虹灯忽明忽暗地闪烁着。

A neon sign flashed on and off above the door.

他是年轻一代的希望之灯。

He was a beacon of hope for the younger generation.

他啪的一声按了下开关，灯全熄了。

He flicked a switch and all the lights went out.

交通信号灯由中心计算机控制。

The traffic lights are controlled by a central computer.

这些灯装在什么位置最好？

Where would be the best position for the lights?

灯已经装好了，但还没有经过测试。

The lights had been rigged but not yet tested.

从你坐的地方够得着灯的开关吗？

Can you reach the light switch from where you're sitting?

所有重要的交叉路口都安装了交通信号灯。

Traffic lights have been placed at all major intersections.

指示灯未熄灭之前乘客不许抽烟。

Passengers must not smoke until the signs have been switched off.

聚光灯渐渐熄灭，观众席的灯亮了。

The spotlight faded and the house lights came up.